Owahanga Surf Report & Forecast

Local Knowledge

Owahanga in The Wairarapa is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best conditions occur when a Southeast groundswell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest. There is no shelter from cross-shore breezes here, and the surf quality is poor in even light onshore winds. In addition to the beach break, there is a left-hand reef break, both of which provide good surf at all stages of the tide. It is rarely crowded here, though surfers should be aware that dangerous rips are a hazard. The best time of year for surfing Owahanga with consistent, clean waves is during autumn, particularly the month of May.